Available for South Africa ODI selection: Kohli clears air amid rumours
Former Indian skipper and star cricketer Virat Kohli on Wednesday cleared the air around his availability for the all-important South Africa series.
Tired of saying this, no tiff between Rohit & me: Kohli
Star cricketer Virat Kohli dissed rumours of any tiff between him and Rohit adding that he is tired of clarifying this over the last 2.5 years.
Told BCCI would like to lead in ODIs, Tests: Kohli
"When I told BCCI that I want to give up T20I captaincy, it was accepted really well. There was no hesitancy. I was told that it was a progressive step. I informed at that time that I would like to lead in ODIs and Tests. The communication from my side was clear but I had also informed that if the office bearers and selectors don't think I should lead in other formats then that is fine," says Kolhi.
No problem between me and Rohit, says Kohli
Virat Kohli on Wednesday reiterated that there is no problem between him and Rohit Sharma. "I am tired of telling the same thing," he added.
Motivation won't be dropped despite not being captain, says Kohli
No prior communication with me about changing ODI captaincy: Kohli
I was contacted one and a half hour before selection for Tests. The chief selector discussed with me the Test. Before the call ended I was told that the 5 selectors have decided that I won't be ODI captain anymore. There was no prior communication about this, says Kohli.
I am available for ODI selection, says Kohli amid doubts over his availability.
"I was and I am available for selection all the time. I never communicated with BCCI asking for rest. I am available for the ODI series in South Africa, and was always available,"Kohlisaid during the pre-departure press conference before the tour of South Africa.
Virat Kohli to address media shortly, amid concerns over his role in South Africa series.
Azharuddin questions timing of Kohli-Rohit's break, causes massive uproar
Former India skipper Mohammad Azharuddin's claim of alleged rift between Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli has caused a massive uproar in the country's cricketing circle ahead of the crucial South Africa tour.
Virat Kohli likely to miss South Africa ODI series: Report
India's star batter Virat Kohli may skip the forthcoming ODI series against South Africa, according to a report.
While injured Rohit Sharma will miss the Tests in South Africa, the ODIs after that will see Kohli being unavailable for the Indian team.
It is learnt that Kohli has already informed the BCCI about his decision.
Virat Kohli has made no official request for break as of now: BCCI official
India Test captain Virat Kohli has not put in any formal request for a break from the ODI leg of the upcoming South Africa tour, a top BCCI official has asserted.
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